We’ve previously talked about how police push suspects into confessing to criminal acts, but while it’s always better not to confess the first time, you can still fight the charges even if you have already admitted guilt. Here are a few ways a criminal defense lawyer may be able to have a confession tossed out […]
Better Understanding the “Plain Sight” Doctrine
All Americans are protected against unreasonable search and seizure thanks to the Fourth Amendment, but defining what qualifies as unreasonable is a complex process. That’s where the plain view doctrine comes in -it states that police can search your home or vehicle without a warrant if they see evidence of a crime in plain sight. […]
What Happens to the Passengers in a DUI in Vista?
Many people pulled over for drunk driving aren’t alone in the car. While most people aren’t surprised to learn that a driver can face additional charges if the passengers are minors, they are often surprised to discover that adult passengers of a drunk driver in Vista can sometimes complicate DUI arrest investigations and may even […]
Prosecutorial Misconduct in Vista, California: Examples and Remedies
Most people are familiar with misconduct, including illegal search and seizure, use of excessive force, or forced confessions. But while law enforcement officials are critical in arresting and investigating alleged criminals, it’s the prosecutors who actually choose to file charges, present evidence, and strive to ensure the defendant’s conviction. Unfortunately, just like police, prosecutors sometimes act in a […]
What Pretrial Motions Are Criminal Attorneys Most Likely to Use in Vista?
After charges have been filed in a criminal case, after the preliminary hearing in a felony case, and before a trial, a prosecutor or defense lawyer can make court filings called “pretrial motions” to ask a judge to make a particular decision regarding a case before the trial begins. These motions can affect the trial […]
Is Hiding a Body a Crime in Vista, California?
Everyone knows it’s illegal to hide the body of a murder victim, whether the person hiding the corpse is the murderer or someone aiding and abetting the murderer. But it’s also illegal to conceal a body even if the victim died due to an accident. In Vista, these charges are filed under California Penal Code 152 (PC). Contact […]
California Penal Code Section 118 (PC): Perjury Charges in Vista
When you swear to tell the truth, you are not only ethically held to tell the truth; you are legally obliged to do so. If you are caught lying under oath in Vista, California, you can be charged with knowingly providing false testimony while under oath, better known as perjury, a crime under California Penal […]
The Toxic Relationship Between Jan Levinson and Michael Scott
The Office was highly praised for the way it approached domestic abuse. Whereas most shows either portray a woman victim or make light of a man being abused, often even questioning his masculinity or even going so far as to imply that he deserves it for letting a woman abuse him, The Office showed Michael […]
When is Evidence Admissible Vs. Inadmissible?
Criminal cases are based on evidence. Because the U.S. Constitution guarantees that defendants are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, the evidence presented by the prosecution must be enough to outweigh that offered by the defense. Not everything can be used as evidence though, and many rules determine the admissibility of evidence in […]
Will Using a Private Browser Online Keep You Out of Legal Trouble?
While most people are online every day, few understand the technology necessary to enable our phones and computers to access the internet. To be fair, you don’t normally need to know how a piece of technology works to reap its benefits. However, if you search with a private browser because you’re hoping to keep your […]
